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as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence
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Recent Examples of massive
The massive IPOs could also flood the market with shares, which could actually hurt prices, according to the firm's equity and quant strategist Savita Subramanian.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 May 2026
That’s when a massive transformation of the 39-year-old building began.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Demonbreun-Chapman suspected the massive farm was contaminated by PFAS-laden sludge used as fertilizer.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
The haul, which came in between March 31 and May 5, boosted the campaign's cash on hand to a massive $37 million, the aide said.
—Zak Hudak, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 May 2026
That’s when a massive transformation of the 39-year-old building began.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Demonbreun-Chapman suspected the massive farm was contaminated by PFAS-laden sludge used as fertilizer.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
The haul, which came in between March 31 and May 5, boosted the campaign's cash on hand to a massive $37 million, the aide said.
—Zak Hudak, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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Locations like Tarifa, Cádiz and inland hill towns offer expansive views and long totality, though with the likelihood of heavy crowds.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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The primary hazards will be hail, damaging winds and heavy rain that may result in isolated flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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Again and again worked Friday night for Blanco, who produced an RBI and triple for Oak Lawn in that huge third to spark a 22-6 victory over host Crete-Monee in five innings in Crete.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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That will also be a huge difference from the Orbán regime, when there was no responsibility or consequences of any crime, any political mistake.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Everyone’s soft gazes soon hardened as the magnificent baby with so many rolls and love handles proved to be all unsightly flab.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, Antalya’s resort-style atmosphere, magnificent beaches, and calmer surroundings help patients recover as if on holiday.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Wall Street analysts argue Niccol is earning his hefty compensation package.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Those are hefty spreads for Game 7s.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The painting’s gigantic walnut frame resembled a window set into a niche.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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For the centerpiece installation in the Great Hall, Vogue and the event-design team of Raúl Àvila and Derek McLane created a gigantic full moon (about 26 feet in diameter).—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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Hike the short Empire Bluff Trail through the beech and maple forest for epic views, or rent a paddleboard or kayak from Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Is God Is is the most epic, Southern, Greek-odyssey-road-trip sisterhood of spirit.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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In the past few years, Russia, at an enormous cost to its own forces, made steady advances on the battlefield (most estimates suggest more than a million Russian soldiers have been killed or injured since the start of the conflict).—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Ferrari has set itself an enormous challenge.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Over 6,000 attended, the crowd swelled by the glorious weather and the prospect of a full-day — more than seven hours — of cricket ahead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Otto Lopez, Xavier Edwards and Liam Hicks - who in total cost the Marlins nothing but two minor leaguers - have had glorious starts to 2026, all ranking in the top 10 in batting average, with Edwards leading the league in on-base percentage and Hicks among the league leaders in RBI.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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